Geography is for the birds: Some ideas for using ornithology in the elementary classroom

Authors
Kirman, JM Jackson, C
Citation
Jm. Kirman et C. Jackson, Geography is for the birds: Some ideas for using ornithology in the elementary classroom, J GEOGR, 100(4), 2001, pp. 166-170
Citations number
12
Categorie Soggetti
EnvirnmentalStudies Geografy & Development
Journal title
JOURNAL OF GEOGRAPHY
ISSN journal
00221341 → ACNP
Volume
100
Issue
4
Year of publication
2001
Pages
166 - 170
Database
ISI
SICI code
0022-1341(200107/08)100:4<166:GIFTBS>2.0.ZU;2-6
Abstract
This article deals with the topic of birds as a teaching tool for geography . Areas of examination for using birds as a motivating or teaching tool are discussed. A variety of activities are notes, and suggestions for class re sources including bird guides, bird calls, international resources, and hum an resources, are provided.